Utility Vegetation Management Removal Specialist

Utility Vegetation Management Removal Specialist

Who are we?

We're dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.

We're growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. We give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progress is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

We're safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

We're transparent and respectful. We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation of our success with clients and within our team.

Who You Are:

Seeking an Outreach Specialist to educate customers and secure tree removal approvals. Role involves managing contact documentation, using data and photos to influence decisions, and working independently outdoors.

Responsibilities:

• Meets with property owners regarding vegetation management needs
• Drives tree removal approvals through customer education and outreach
• Manages documentation of the three-touch customer contact process
• Uses photos, data, and persuasive skills to successfully negotiate tree removal opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-10 years in customer service or outreach/sales
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture
• Empathetic communicator
• Demonstrates initiative and proactively looks for ways to perform work in the most effective manner and the ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal oversight
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Must be skilled with technology and possess basic computer and smart phone skills
• Capable of operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; extensive vehicle operation and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment:

• walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;
• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;
• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. This role will require a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires active participation in safety briefings and may deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Pre-Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Job Type – Full Time

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.